Black Moses Limited starts smooth, builds with caramel, nuts, and espresso, and finishes bold with earthy depth. Solid ride from start to fi

Bold Nicaraguan puro bringing pepper, espresso, and earth. Smooth, strong, and consistent from light to nub. Solid 8.5.

La Palina Black Label delivers bold espresso, dark chocolate, and earthy notes with a smooth, balanced finish. A solid ride from start to nu

Tampa Stogie Steve reviews Gurkha Nicaragua Cask—bourbon-aged flavor, smooth profile, and an 8.8/10 at ~$15 MSRP.

Plasencia Cosecha 149 review from first light to final third. Smooth, balanced, and finishes with bold Nicaraguan flavor.

Gurkha Tres Décadas celebrates 30 years of legacy with a refined, balanced profile and limited production—crafted for true cigar enthusiasts

🥇 First Third Soon as you toast it up, you’re getting that maduro sweetness right on the lips—almost like a dark brown sugar note mixed with cocoa. The first few draws bring in espresso and a soft pepper on the back end. It’s smooth, creamy smoke, nothing harsh, and honestly… it just feels dialed in. This is one of those “sit back and relax” starts—no rush, just flavor. 🥈 Second Third Now it starts to transition. The sweetness takes a step back and you get more earth, roast

First Third: Right off the rip—first time you put this cigar in your mouth, there’s a noticeable sweetness on the cap. It definitely grabs your attention early. Be warned… I don’t mind a sweet tip here and there, but this one? The flavor is just… ehhh. It starts off intriguing but doesn’t really deliver the depth I was hoping for. Second Third: As things settle in, the cigar starts to build a little more body, but it still feels like it’s searching for its identity. There are

Tampa Stogie Steve – Final Third Closing it out on the Drew Estate Early Access Fire & Water Toro Petaca 2026 , and this one absolutely brings the heat. That sweet peppery note from the start is still riding strong, but now it’s backed by a surge of full-bodied richness. We’re talking bold earth, charred oak, and a deep, smoky profile that really settles in and owns the palate. The retrohale continues to shine—spicy, refined, and balanced with a touch of sweetness that linger

Score: ⭐ 7.0/10 Sometimes a cigar tells a story before you even light it — and this La Palina Bronze Label re-issue definitely comes with history. This Privada Cigar Club exclusive is a 5-year aged Lancero (7x38) produced at El Paraíso (Plasencia Honduras) , featuring an aged Honduran Habano wrapper , Honduran Corojo binder , and fillers from Honduran Corojo & Nicaraguan Jalapa . Big shout out to Sammy Phillips , President of La Palina 🙌 — always great seeing classic blend

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust - Red Meat Lovers Beef Stick Score: ⭐ 9.0/10 ​ Alright… let’s be honest — with a name like Beef Stick, this cigar already has my attention. But this isn’t just clever branding from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust… this thing brings serious flavor to the table. I fired this one up expecting a fun novelty smoke — what I got was a full-on flavor experience that earns its spot in the humidor. ​ First Third – The Sizzle 🔥 ​ Right off the light, you’re hit with

Aganorsa Leaf - Bait and Switch 2026 (Underground Cigar Shop) Score: ⭐ 8.5/10  Let me tell you something right out of the gate… the only “bait and switch” going on here is how this cigar sneaks up on you and flips the script in the best way possible. I got my hands on this little gem—an Underground Cigar Shop exclusive—and from the moment I lit it up, I knew I was in for a ride. First Third – The Bait 🎣 Right off the light, it comes in smooth and approachable. You’re getting

Rocky Patel - Sun Grown Score: ⭐ 7/10  ​ Alright, let’s talk about a stick that’s been around the block and still knows how to throw a punch—the Rocky Patel Sun Grown. This one right here is a straight-up classic that reminds you why you fell in love with cigars in the first place. ​ From the jump, that sun-grown wrapper is doing all the talking—rich, oily, and just begging to be lit. The construction? Rock solid. Nice even burn, firm pack, and a draw that hits that sweet spo

Aganorsa Leaf Rare Leaf Maduro Score: ⭐ 8/10  ​ The Aganorsa Leaf Rare Leaf Maduro is a cigar that delivers exactly what you want from a well-made Maduro—rich flavor, balance, and an easygoing smoking experience.  ​ Right from the start I was greeted with black pepper and dark chocolate, followed by some espresso and earthy notes that really set the tone. The smoke output was excellent and the cigar immediately felt like it was going to be a relaxing one to sit back and enjoy